Smith Shapourian Mignano PC

Smith Shapourian Mignano PC is a women- and minority-owned law boutique firm representing startups and small businesses in corporate matters and business litigation. We are an innovative and enterprising law firm, utilizing up-to-the-minute technology to maximize our efficiency and effectiveness so as to offer clients a high-touch, high-quality experience, without the BigLaw price tag.

Our corporate clients include early- and growth-stage tech and cannabis entrepreneurs who are forming and scaling their companies, as well as traditional small businesses and professional services firms who seek to form, buy, sell, merge or dissolve their businesses. Our business litigation clients include founders involved in disputes with their former companies, partners, or investors; or businesses engaged in contractual disputes with their service providers, clients, or former employees.

Teela Crosthwaite Smith, Sandy Nyugen and Brit Summerill of NowCFO, and Josie Gomez of TriNet will discuss key topics to catapult the of your startup, specifically choosing the right legal entity for your business, key IP and contractual concerns for early-stage companies, the importance of collecting and showcasing financial data for your investors, benefits and insurance for early stage hires, and fundraising via convertible notes or SAFEs. Food and drinks will be provided.

As the Chair of the Bar Association of San Francisco's Barristers Solo and Small Firm Section, Lindsey S. Mignano will moderate a presentation by Alay Yajnik of the Yajnik Group regarding law firm business development tactics, particularly, increasing the quantity and quality of leads, attracting ideal referrals, and creating a memorable elevator pitch.

Neda Shapourian and Michelle Dylan will present on the history of cannabis regulations; formation of for-profit cannabis companies, ancillary service providers, and funds seeking to invest in the cannabis industry; and potential criminal exposure for marijuana businesses.